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Priori Expands Client Advisory Board with New Members from Fortune 500 Corporate Legal Departments

Priori Legal operations and legal department leaders from Mastercard, Meta, Google, Uber, General Motors, U.S. Bank, Capital One and more will help shape the future of outside counsel management NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priori, the legal technology company modernizing outside …

Can SYF Turn Record Purchase Volume Into Stronger Earnings?

Synchrony Financial's SYF record purchase volume is an important growth driver for the second half of 2026. It reached an all-time high of $49.8 billion in the second quarter, up 8% year over year, with growth across all five sales platforms. This growth accelerated …

American Express Expands Virtual Card Capabilities to Help Businesses Utilize Fast-Growing Commercial Payment Method

NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express today announced new capabilities to help U.S. commercial customers simplify payments and give them more options to efficiently manage spending in their financial software of choice with American Express® Virtual Cards. Virtual cards are a fast-growing commercial …

Amex Gold Mining Files Project Notice for the Perron Gold Mine

Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2026) - Amex Gold Mining Inc. (TSXV: AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX: AMXEF) ("Amex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has officially filed the Project Notice for the proposed Perron Gold Mine with Québec's Ministère de …

PayPal's Venmo: Can Monetization Sustain Its Mid-Teens Growth?

PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s PYPL Venmo is becoming a bigger part of the company's growth story as it pushes beyond peer-to-peer payments. In the second quarter of 2026, Venmo's total payment volume (TPV) rose 14% year over year, marking a seventh straight quarter of double-digit …

Why Delta and United’s Loyalty Programs Could Be Worth $30 Billion

Air Canada sold the 25% Aeroplan program stake to Blackstone and some leading Canadian institutional investors, valuing the program at more than $7 billion U.S. dollars ($10 billion Canadian dollars), according to a news release Tuesday. Based on the valuation of the Aeroplan stake, …

Could Trump’s Capital Gains Plan Hand Warren Buffett a $0 Tax Bill? No — But the Savings Would Be Massive

Quick Read Trump's inflation-indexing plan would raise Buffett's Coca-Cola cost basis from $3.25 to ~$9, barely denting a stock now trading at $86. Inflation indexing would cut Treasury revenue by $200 billion, and executive action could add up to $950 billion to national debt …

Block Expands Square's Reach: Can Its Financial Strategy Pay Off?

Block Inc.'s XYZ Square is expanding its financial ecosystem to help small businesses manage cash flow, payments and financing in one place. The refreshed Square Credit Card and upgraded Square Bill Pay could make it easier for sellers to pay vendors, earn rewards and …

Die optimistischen Aussichten für American Express (AXP) könnten sich nach der Emission von Vorzugsaktien im Wert von 1,6 Milliarden Dollar ändern – erfahren Sie warum

Reed’s shares rise as cost improvements offset weaker second-quarter revenue

Soda bottles ©PickPik Reed's Inc. (AMEX:REED) shares gained 6.88% in premarket trading on Wednesday despite the beverage company reporting second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings below Wall Street expectations, as investors focused on improving margins and lower operating costs. Revenue fell 21% year on year …

Forget big tech: the real AI money is in plumbing

Host Kenny Polcari joins Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Founder ETFs' Michael Monaghan to explore the data showing why founder-led companies significantly outperform the market. The panel also breaks down the flawless execution of the SpaceX IPO, the overlooked opportunities in AI infrastructure, and …

Visa and Mastercard Have Both Reported. Which Payments Giant Is the Best Buy Now?

Key Points Both companies posted a 14% year-over-year revenue gain during the three-month period that ended June 30. Mastercard's operating income has risen at a much faster clip in the past five years. The best investment opportunity between these two stocks trades at a …

American Express (AXP) Stock Still Looks Cheap After A 120% Five Year Run

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. American Express has delivered a 120.0% share price return over the past five years, while the latest intrinsic value estimate using the Excess Returns model still points …

Is PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Undervalued After Earnings And Its Recent Share Price Jump?

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. PayPal Holdings (PYPL) recently reported second quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of US$8,682 million and net income of US$1,104 million. The results offer …

Mastercard Stock Rises as Services Revenue Jumps 20%

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Mastercard (NYSE:MA), the global payments powerhouse connecting banks, merchants and consumers, rose approximately 0.6% in Tuesday's regular-session trading as another strong quarter showed just how much horsepower remains in the business. Second-quarter net revenue jumped 14% to $9.3 …

Billionaire Lord Sugar denied Amex credit limit increase

The serial entrepreneur said he spent an hour on the phone with the bank to no avail - BBC/PA American Express has allegedly denied billionaire Lord Sugar an increase to his credit limit despite being aware of his financial status. The star of BBC's …

Can Encore Capital's Raised 2026 Outlook Drive More Earnings Growth?

Encore Capital Group, Inc. ECPG raised key parts of its 2026 outlook after a strong first half, putting more weight on collections growth and operating execution. The revised guidance improves visibility into the earnings path. The higher bar also increases the importance of delivery. …

ECPG Rises 16.3% in 3 Months Amid Record Collections and Higher EPS

Encore Capital Group, Inc. ECPG has gained 16.3% over the past three months, sharpening the focus on whether operating momentum can keep supporting the advance. ECPG shares have outperformed the industry over the same period. The stock has also performed better than Synchrony Financial …

Visa's Cheaper Multiple Rests On A Margin Assumption

Image by Julita from Pixabay The forward numbers make the stock look reasonable, but they assume profitability keeps climbing at a company currently spending to grow. Visa (V) stock has lagged the market for a year. It trades at $360.65, and returned about 9.5% …

Fazeshift Announces Investment from Amex Ventures

New investment to support AI-powered approaches to accounts receivable automation SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fazeshift, the AI-native platform deploying autonomous agents to execute end-to-end accounts receivable workflows, today announced an investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of American Express. This …

Square Credit Card Levels Up: Rewards Built for Small Businesses and a New Way to Pay Vendors

New Bill Pay capabilities pair with an expanded, refreshed Square Credit Card to give more sellers a simpler way to manage every outflow from one platform DISTRIBUTED-WORKFORCE/OAKLAND, Calif., August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Square today announced a significant expansion of its Square Credit Card program and …

Tricentis Appoints Erika Dean as Chief Information Security Officer

Veteran cybersecurity leader to oversee enterprise and product security as customers accelerate AI adoption AUSTIN, Texas, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tricentis, the global leader in agentic quality engineering, today announced the appointment of Erika Dean as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Dean will lead the …

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Unveils Bold Vision for Brand-New Capital One Arena

20-year naming rights extension launches the next chapter of Capital One Arena as part of Capital One's continued commitment to its hometown; Monumental unveils fresh videos and renderings of a brand-new arena in downtown D.C. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & …

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy as Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Starts to Deploy the Company's Cash Hoard?

Key Points Berkshire was a net buyer of stocks for the first time in more than three years, while it also bought back its own stock. Abel and company still have a lot of cash, and the stock is at one of its most …

Jim Cramer Backs American Express (AXP) and Capital One (COF) as Consumer Spending Stays Strong

During the August 6 Mad Money episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted a change in consumer behavior that continues to benefit major credit card issuers. Cramer noted that high consumer spending on travel and experiences has evolved from a temporary post-pandemic rebound into a sustained, …

Jim Cramer’s AI Security Play: Why CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto (PANW) Are Dominating the Market

Wall Street's early-year assumption that generative AI would commoditize cybersecurity led short sellers to bet heavily against specialized software platforms. However, as autonomous AI tools scale, enterprise networks face increasingly complex threat vectors that require dedicated platform security. During the August 6 episode of …

Jim Cramer Recommends Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to Profit From Accelerating M&A Deals

During Mad Money's August 6 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted why investors should target elite advisory firms rather than speculating on acquisition targets, as he said: Here's a big theme that right now really only impacts two large companies: pent-up demand for mergers and …

Jim Cramer Asks Why Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock Remains Cut in Half Despite Strong Earnings

During the August 6 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer focused his market analysis on the recent trajectory of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ), asking why investor sentiment has remained sluggish despite robust underlying fundamentals. He said: Alright, what's it going to take for the …

Jim Cramer Discusses Retailers He Likes: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) and Ralph Lauren (RL)

During the August 6 episode of Mad Money, host Jim Cramer highlighted the power of investing in strong retail themes supported by resilient consumers. Grouping together two premier names in the luxury and home furnishings space, Cramer pointed out: I love themes. They help …

Jim Cramer Endorses Lockheed Martin as “Sensational”

During the lightning round of the August 6 episode of Mad Money, a caller inquired about the long-term outlook for Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), highlighting its prominent position as a major defense contractor and pointing out its steady dividend payout of $3.45 per share. …

Jim Cramer Flags Thomson Reuters (TRI) as a Value Trap

During the lightning round of the August 6 episode of Mad Money, a caller asked Jim Cramer for his perspective on Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI). Cramer responded: Man, that stock is always cheap, and that's the problem. It's like a value trap. I think …

1 Momentum Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 That Underwhelm

1 Momentum Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 That Underwhelm The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds. While momentum can be …

American Express Unveils New Tennis Experiences for All Fans and Access to Premium Spaces for Card Members at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships

NEW YORK, August 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express is channeling the unmistakable energy of the US Open Tennis Championships into unique experiences for Card Members and US Open fans during the tournament from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. The US Open American Express Fan Experience …